Arians, Bradley To Interview With Eagles

The Eagles have requested and been granted permission by Indianapolis to speak with offensive coordinator Bruce Arians and by Seattle to talk with defensive coordinator Gus Bradley about the team's head coaching position.

Seattle and Indianapolis are playing in the Wild Card round this weekend. The Eagles will not have to wait until Arians' or Bradley's team is eliminated to speak to them. If either (or both) of the teams win, the Eagles will be allowed to interview the candidate(s) next week prior to the Divisional Round.

Bruce Arians' Bio

Year

Team

Position

1975-76

Virginia Tech

Graduate Assistant

1977

Virginia Tech

Running Backs

1978-80

Mississippi State

Running Backs/Wide Receivers

1981-82

Alabama

Running Backs

1983-88

Temple

Head Coach

1989-92

Kansas City Chiefs

Running Backs

1993-95

Mississippi State

Offensive Coordinator

1996

New Orleans Saints

Tight Ends

1997

Alabama

Offensive Coordinator

1998-2000

Indianapolis Colts

Quarterbacks

2001-03

Cleveland Browns

Offensive Coordinator

2004-06

Pittsburgh Steelers

Wide Receivers

2007-11

Pittsburgh Steelers

Offensive Coordinator

2012

Indianapolis Colts

Offensive Coordinator/Interim Head Coach

Arians is in his first year as the Colts offensive coordinator after five seasons in the same capacity with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Arians' role with the Colts expanded to interim head coach after Chuck Pagano took leave for his battle with leukemia. One year after the Colts finished 2-14 and owned the top pick in the NFL Draft, they are back in the playoffs with an 11-5 record. In addition to his brilliant work in Pagano's stead running the team, Arians also molded No. 1 overall pick quarterback Andrew Luck. The NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year candidate threw for an NFL rookie record 4,373 yards and 23 touchdowns this season. Arians’ work this season has been universally lauded and could earn him NFL Coach of the Year honors. Arians also has local ties. He was Temple University's head coach from 1983-88.

Gus Bradley's Bio

Year

Team

Position

1990-91

North Dakota State

Graduate Assistant

1992-95

Fort Lewis College

Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers

1996-2005

North Dakota State

Head Coach

2006

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Defensive Quality Control

2007

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Linebackers

2009-Present

Seattle Seahawks

Defensive Coordinator

Bradley is the architect of one of the most tough, physical defenses in the NFL. The Seahawks ranked first in points allowed this season and fourth in yards allowed. Bradley has been the Seahawks defensive coordinator since 2009. Last year, Bradley guided the second-youngest team in the NFL to a top-10 finish in multiple categories including: points allowed, fewest touchdowns allowed, second half points allowed and takeaways. In his first year as coordinator in 2009, the Seahawks posted two shutouts at home.